NAMTI School of Massage & Bodywork

Philosophy of NAMTI

NAMTI (Northern Arizona Massage Therapy Institute) offers an unprecedented experience with regards to practicing and teaching the therapeutic massage and bodywork arts of Eastern and Western origins, and related energetic studies such as the internal martial arts of Tai Chi, Qi, Gong, yoga, and more, to dedicated students. We at NAMTI have put our minds and hearts together to create a learning experience that we are confident will become invaluable to our patrons. We believe that everyone possesses the natural ability to facilitate the therapeutic process of health and recovery. We provide the instruction and support for all students to develop their skills to an extremely effective level as a therapist, with a solid foundation for continual growth and success in the growing field of therapeutic arts.

At NAMTI, Eastern traditions are taught with a focus on the application as well as philosophy of the modalities, giving our graduates a complete understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection. When combined with our strong foundation in Western biosciences, this understanding supports our students as they become massage and body work professionals.

Our program nurtures the development of internal awareness within each student. Study of Tai Chi and Qi Gong are integral to the programs and bodywork modalities we practice. With continued practice, these studies allow each student to harvest the embodiment of their utmost potential in the healing arts, and begin to share the benefits of their focused and compassionate treatments for years to come.

Program Offerings:

• Massage Practitioners Program [840 hours]

  This program provides a comprehensive foundation of education and experience for an individual to begin working professionally as a massage therapist. Studies include a variety of massage and bodywork modalities, including both the energetic, scientific and artistic studies pertaining to massage therapy. Students will receive high quality instruction and insight from trained professionals where individual style and expression of massage is emphasized. A significant amount of time is spent with supervised practice, and students will also gain experience working in the student clinic and in the community. Graduate are eligible for National Certification and state licensure depending on the exact requirements of each individual state.

• Continuing Education and various other programs offered at NAMTI

  NAMTI is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Council of Schools. We offer a variety of continuing education courses at both of our locations that will fulfill the requirements of licensed and/or certified massage therapists to maintain their current credentials and ongoing Continuing Education requirements at the local, state and national level.

  Our goal is to provide the professional network of massage therapists and bodyworkers the ability to gain high-quality ongoing education in order to achieve a level of practice that is competent, versatile and advanced. Our continuing education courses are taught by instructors that have years of experience in their area of expertise and bring a willingness and desire to share that information and experience in the classroom with their peers.

About Sedona, Prescott & Northern Arizona

Sedona is internationally known for its rare combination of nature and culture. Artisans and healers, the spiritually inclined and outdoor enthusiasts, convene in Sedona to bask in its unique beauty and rich cultural life. Surrounded by the vibrant glow of sandstone spires and cliffs speckled with deep green Pinion Juniper, Sedona captures the hearts of many. Seen as a Mecca for the healing arts, Sedona is abundant with world-renowned healing practices including yoga and qi gong, massage and bodywork. Sedona's fullness creates an ideal place for learning and mind-body-spirit connection; Northern Arizona Massage Therapy Institute (NAMTI) incorporates the natural and cultural richness of the area into its professional curriculum ultimately enhancing the teaching and learning relationship.

Affiliations

• Arizona State board for Private Postsecondary Education
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Arizona Board of Massage Therapy
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)- Council of Schools Member (COS)
• International Massage Association (IMA)
• Associated Massage & Bodywork Professionals (ABMP)
• Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for International Students
• Arizona Department of Veterans Services, GI Benefits

All programs and courses at NAMTI are taught by highly qualified, competent, and experienced instructors currently active in the health care and/or therapeutic massage and bodywork field. Our programs meet and exceed all standards of approved for National Certification, as well as State Licensure in Arizona and many other states. Together we will achieve a heightened level of performing compassionate therapeutic treatments in order to bring about a healthier state of being for our clients and ourselves!

Above all else, we at NAMTI are committed to each student's success as a massage practitioner and have constructed programs that will give you the diverse comprehensive skills and experience to succeed in the growing field of massage and bodywork.

Enrolling at NAMTI

Regularly scheduled start-dates are in January, March, April, May and September each year. Also we have ongoing enrollment throughout the year depending on the programs you choose. We offer daytime as well as evening and weekend programs, and have financing options available to our students including student loans with deferred principal and interest until six months post graduation. Please contact us for further info!

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please contact us for more information.